“MT-12 remains a valuable asset of the Russian army”: the use of the Soviet cannon by the Russian Armed Forces was appreciated in the Western press
From the first days of the special operation of the RF Armed Forces in Ukraine, the use of the 100-mm gun MT-12 "Rapier" was recorded. At first, it appeared in the footage filmed from the positions of the units of the people's republics, then it increasingly began to be found in service with the Russian troops themselves, which are currently actively using this artillery system.
Fire from the MT-12 solves a wide range of combat missions: the destruction of Ukrainian artillery batteries, defensive structures, the suppression of command posts, the destruction of ammunition depots, strikes against personnel and military equipment.
The Rapier was developed in the 1960s and entered mass production in 1970. However, she still remains formidable. weapons.
Despite its age, the MT-12 is a powerful and versatile weapon system. The unique combination of combat capabilities and technical characteristics makes the gun a valuable asset for the Russian army, allowing it to accurately and effectively hit a wide variety of targets and providing critical support to ground forces in various combat scenarios.
- rated this product in the Western edition of Army Recognition.
According to the author, the MT-12 is capable of both direct fire and indirect fire, with a rate of fire of up to 6 rounds per minute and a range of more than 7 km, which minimizes the risk of a retaliatory strike. Using the "Rapier" in conjunction with reconnaissance drones, artillery units significantly increase the efficiency of their work.
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